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What lures worked for you and when?

To prepare for fishing the latter months of the year, you should look at the lures you used last season and consider why and where they were successful. […]

Toledo Bend: It’s right at night

John Dean

Toledo Bend has always been a really good night fishing lake. Last August was awesome and it should be great again this year. […]

This red snapper was caught out of Grand Isle on July 6, 2019 by Clay Falcon over his bachelor party weekend. He was married July 20.

Red snapper catch statistics through July 28

From News Reports

The latest landing statistics recorded by LA Creel is 528,994 pounds, or 66 percent of Louisiana’s allocation. This estimate covers through July 28. […]

Slinky weights, built with large split-shot or buckshot pellets stuffed into paracord and sealed inside, are much less likely to hang up when dragged across the bottom for catfish. (Photo by Phillip Gentry)

Trolling for catfish: Slinky weight is key

Phillip Gentry

From late June through November catfish move around a lot due to a number of factors and one of the best ways to target mobile cats is to drift or troll. […]

Location only half the battle when bass fishing Lake Cataouatche

Anthony Taylor

Bass fishing in Lake Cataouatche is a mystery to many anglers. Gabe Taylor of Luling, knows it like few others and said it’s truly a game of skill. […]

Clenzoil Marine & Tackle 12-ounce aerosol

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Finally, a product you can use to clean and protect not only your fishing tackle, but also your outboard motor and other metal features on your fishing vessel. […]

Frabill’s Trophy Haul Net series

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Frabill debuted its Trophy Haul Net series this spring, with features including an oversized handle and a big net bag that will make it easier to land fish. […]

Tips for slabs after dark

Phillip Gentry

The details of your setup and presentation are important. Follow these tips to help you make the best of your night-fishing trips for crappie. […]

Redfish riding high

Chas Champagne

Ponds from Delacroix across to the Biloxi Marsh all the way back to the ICW are great places to sight-fish for reds this time of year. […]

Shimano’s SLX DC 150 baitcasting reel

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The SLX DC 150 baitcasting reel features Shimano’s SLX low-profile style with the I-DC4 digital brake control system already on the Curado DC series. […]

An aerial view of the main dock area shows the area where most of the remaining work is being undertaken.

Bussey Brake rebirth project nearing completion

Kinny Haddox

With its reopening, Bussey Brake Reservoir north of Bastrop in Morehouse Parish will again become a prime fishery for bass, bream, crappie and catfish. […]

Using the tip of a toothpick, pushed through a soft-plastic bait and the eye of the hook, will help keep a Texas-rigged bait from sliding down. Break off both ends of the toothpick just outside the worm’s margins.

Stick a toothpick in it

Craig Holt

One of the best tools a bass fisherman can have, especially during the summer when fish live largely in deep, cool, oxygenated water, are toothpicks. […]